When we watch politicians perform, most of us focus on the action, on what is said.
Here’s a link to the column at the Chicago Tribune.
Column: The threatening silence of Biden and Harris on packing the Supreme Court
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Column: Gov. Pritzker and the ‘fair tax’ offer you can’t refuse
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What do you call it when a powerful man threatens you and your family with an ultimatum, an offer you can’t refuse?
Here’s a link to the column at the Chicago Tribune.
Cardinals can’t ignore what postseason tells us about powering up
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The percentage, in case you were wondering as balls fly out of parks in Texas and San Diego, is 53.5 percent.
Here’s a link to the column at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Voit, Torres homer as Yankees beat Rays 5-1 to force Game 5
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — The New York Yankees didn’t flinch under the pressure of an elimination game and got the AL Division Series against Tampa Bay into the hands of ace Gerrit Cole for the decisive Game 5.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Padres record parade to the mound doesn’t stop Padres sweep
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Padres paraded pitchers to the mound because they really didn’t have much choice.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
While Illinois sits … Kentucky, Missouri schools keep playing
October 9, 2020 By Leave a Comment
While football fields and volleyball courts are dark until March in Southern Illinois, they continue to get regular usage in their standard fall season in states like Kentucky and Missouri.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
82 employees, residents of Choate Mental Health test COVID-19-positive in past 10 days
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ANNA — In the past 10 days, 82 employees and residents of Choate Developmental Center in Anna have tested positive for COVID-19, officials said Wednesday.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Reform group says move to hold Madigan accountable is above politics
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(The Center Square) – While Democrats say Republicans are playing politics with the House investigation into Speaker Michael Madigan, a group promoting reforms said the issue is much bigger than that.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Is Social Media a Helpful Tool or a Crutch?
October 9, 2020 By Leave a Comment
What makes social media so addictive? Why do you have to go back and check a picture 50 times after you post? Why are you constantly checking your phone?
Here’s a link to the column.
Pritzker proposes changes to state justice system
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(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker released a set of principles Tuesday for changing Illinois’ criminal justice system.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
